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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,266.63 and 19,991.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,266.63 and 19,991.25 is: 43,127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.63 : 19,991.25 = 19,991.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.63/19,991.25 = 19,991.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.63x = 19,991.25 × 19,991.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.63x = 399,650,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,650,076.56/9,266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,127.90

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